2025 NBA Draft Thread

[Moheezy]

KAT, D'Lo and Ben.

That's a pretty solid trio where they skillset complement each other. Ben's defence will 100% be welcomed.

 

[ballinsam23]

Sixers have to consider that offer. #1, Malik, and someone like Culver. I don’t even know if that works salary wise, but that’s a legit offer that benefits both teams.

 

[B Sox]

If Hailburton got the weird form why are some ppl so convinced he’ll make shots in the league? Don’t see anything in his game that would say he will be for sure better than Lonzo ...He was probly even a better prospect coming out

Teams should be learning, you need your lotto guards to be able to attack the rim relentlessly or score anywhere on the court off the dribble at this point in the NBA ...Check for all the other types later in the draft that don’t got the BBB marketing

He's going to be playing off ball most likely wherever he goes. Not really a PG. C&S with deep range. Mechanics won't matter as much. 42% shooter from 3 on good volume and while he barely gets to the line at all, he's an 82% FT shooter when he does get there, so to me, that tells me he's a good shooter. The mechanics are weird, but the shots go in. C&S 3s, runners, and driving and kicking. Won't have the in-between game, but that shouldn't stop him from being an effective player.

Basically like a 3 and D wing with elite vision and high bball IQ. 6'5" with 6'8" wingspan.

Put him in Golden State, Atlanta, or Phoenix and he'll be an asset immediately.

 

[frshstunna]

He's going to be playing off ball most likely wherever he goes. Not really a PG. C&S with deep range. Mechanics won't matter as much. 42% shooter from 3 on good volume and while he barely gets to the line at all, he's an 82% FT shooter when he does get there, so to me, that tells me he's a good shooter. The mechanics are weird, but the shots go in. C&S 3s, runners, and driving and kicking. Won't have the in-between game, but that shouldn't stop him from being an effective player.

Basically like a 3 and D wing with elite vision and high bball IQ. 6'5" with 6'8" wingspan.

Put him in Golden State, Atlanta, or Phoenix and he'll be an asset immediately.

I’m saying I don’t see where all the confidence in him being a legit “asset” is coming from...You been saying he will be better then Lonzo but Lonzo shot 40% from 3 in college as well and Haliburton’s ft% is on barely 2 attempts a game which is another worrisome thing, then he shot in the 60’s from the line his freshman year...So we talking bout a dude with a weird shot who can’t be counted on to do much of the dribble, get to the line and play the 1 all game, hmm sounds a lot like.....Lonzo, with less athleticism and size plus being a year older coming out

 

[B Sox]

I’m saying I don’t see where all the confidence in him being a legit “asset” is coming from...You been saying he will be better then Lonzo but Lonzo shot 40% from 3 in college as well and Haliburton’s ft% is on barely 2 attempts a game which is another worrisome thing, then he shot in the 60’s from the line his freshman year...So we talking bout a dude with a weird shot who can’t be counted on to do much of the dribble, get to the line and play the 1 all game, hmm sounds a lot like.....Lonzo, with less athleticism and size plus being a year older coming out

Wait why are you saying he's playing the 1 all game when he's not going to be a PG

Reason why most mocks have him going to the Hawks. Perfect fit to play the 2 alongside Ice Tray.

 

[frshstunna]

Wait why are you saying he's playing the 1 all game when he's not going to be a PG

Reason why most mocks have him going to the Hawks. Perfect fit to play the 2 alongside Ice Tray.

Playing PG all game was in my list of things he can’t do

Don’t like yo for the Hawks cuz he can’t be trusted to make plays or create his own offense when Trae not in the game or he’s with the backups...That team need somebody else who can create, they had plenty dudes who handled the rock last year but did nothing wit it no need to add another one

 

[B Sox]

Can't be trusted to make plays?

Here's him playing Kira Lewis who you guys like to gas up. Had 23/11/9 to Kira's 8/5/4. Looked like he made some plays.


Who else do you want in the draft instead that can be trusted to make plays? Obi Toppin?

 

[frshstunna]

Can't be trusted to make plays?

Here's him playing Kira Lewis who you guys like to gas up. Had 23/11/9 to Kira's 8/5/4. Looked like he made some plays.


Who else do you want in the draft instead that can be trusted to make plays? Obi Toppin?

Rather have Kira, he can dribble and get in the paint ...I’m just pointing out that you been saying dude is gon be “better” than Lonzo but everything bout yo says the league just getting a watered down version with a quiet father ...I’m asking what makes you so confident? I can pull up good UCLA games of Ball as well

 

[B Sox]

Rather have Kira, he can dribble and get in the paint ...I’m just pointing out that you been saying dude is gon be “better” than Lonzo but everything bout yo says the league just getting a watered down version with a quiet father ...I’m asking what makes you so confident? I can pull up good UCLA games of Ball as well

Better in PnR and better floater. Doesn't play scared like Lonzo does. Trust his jumper more. Lonzo was a 67% FT shooter in college and has only been 49% in 3 years in the league. Haliburton is never going to get to the line much for you, but I think his jumper, albeit ugly form, is very real. 43% from 3 and 78% from the line in his 2 years at Iowa St.

His passing and shooting are too elite to not help any team right away. The fact that he's a great team defender helps his case even more.

 

[addict4sneakers]

Better in PnR and better floater. Doesn't play scared like Lonzo does. Trust his jumper more. Lonzo was a 67% FT shooter in college and has only been 49% in 3 years in the league. Haliburton is never going to get to the line much for you, but I think his jumper, albeit ugly form, is very real. 43% from 3 and 78% from the line in his 2 years at Iowa St.

His passing and shooting are too elite to not help any team right away. The fact that he's a great team defender helps his case even more.

thats my brothers video. That’s my beat in the background

 

[pmatic]

 

[ballinsam23]

Sophomore with 7 foot wingspan, plays defense, shoots 50/50/80 on 23ppg.

How is Nesmith projected to go 11-15? Thats a top 10 pick.

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Projecting Obi Toppin as a wing?

 

[wavycrocket]

All in on DENI

 

[wavycrocket]

thats my brothers video. That’s my beat in the background

Subscribed

 

[B Sox]

Stix appreciation

@ Obi Toppin the wing

Haliburton in PHX would be

I hate all these mocks giving the Celtics Pokusevski at 14 when they have a very real window right now and could actually use someone that can contribute off the bench. Whether it's a ball handler like Cole Anthony or a shooter like Nesmith. Poku not playing meaningful NBA minutes for a few years, if ever.

 

[nick.]

Sophomore with 7 foot wingspan, plays defense, shoots 50/50/80 on 23ppg.

How is Nesmith projected to go 11-15? Thats a top 10 pick.

Nesmith plays defense? I feel like he just looks the part of a good defender.

 

[B Sox]

Nesmith is a specialist. Can't really dribble or pass. Has the frame to be a solid defender but hasn't showed that he can yet. Somewhere in the 10-20 range should be about right for him.

 

[ballinsam23]

Those numbers as a specialist are impressive. On ball defense not really, but from some clips I saw his team defense and IQ seem there. He plays like he's scared to foul though.

Lateral quickness seems too slow right now to be a good on ball defender.

 

[B Sox]

The numbers are definitely very good, albeit against pretty much all inferior competition aside from Auburn.

 

[pmatic]

Lakers can go in a variety of directions.

Since Kuzma looks to be playing more SF, I could see a big getting picked. Or a guard. Or just trading out period.

 

[frshstunna]

Sophomore with 7 foot wingspan, plays defense, shoots 50/50/80 on 23ppg.

How is Nesmith projected to go 11-15? Thats a top 10 pick.

He can’t dribble

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Nesmith isn't exactly a one dimensional C&S guy IMO.

He shows some ability to put the ball on the floor, particularly when attacking closeouts.

 

[youngthundercat]

The form is ugly looking, but Haliburton is going to be a knockdown C&S guy with range, that can also put the ball on the floor and hit runners or find the open man. Plays good team defense too. Will be the ultimate glue guy on a really good team. Not sure what more you could ask for if you aren't picking in the top 5 of this, or really any draft.

He's basically what everyone wants Lonzo to be. And that isn't bad.